Editor’s Note

This story originally ran in the Fall 2015 (V9I3) edition of Yukon, North of Ordinary.

“Wow, I really regret that workout.” – No one. Ever.

As I neared the halfway point, the sun began rising, shedding soft light through the clouds and onto Emerald Lake in the distance. Adrenaline coursed through me as I pushed to maintain a steady pace. Music pumped through my headphones, but otherwise here was nothing but wilderness to keep me company—the epitome of peacefulness.